Chapter 161 Played Along

Hayley’s POV:

This afternoon, we received an invitation from the Kilmers. Their patriarch is celebrating his 60th birthday on the 18th of this month. The Kilmers have been our family’s close allies for years, and our

think families share a deep history. Since they’ve extended the invitation, we should attend. Who do you should go on my behalf?”

The brothers exchanged glances. Christopher spoke first. “Grandpa, I’ve been swamped with work lately. I’m afraid I can’t make time for this.”

Tanner quickly chimed in. “I’m tied up with Veloria Fashion Week. The new designs aren’t finished yet, and I need to oversee everything. I won’t be able to go either.

Henry added, “Grandpa, I have some urgent matters to handle as well.”

Finally, George turned to Benjamin and me. “Since the three of them are busy, Benjamin and Hayley, the two of you can represent me.”

I was about to say something, but Benjamin beat me to it. I’ll have Tyrone arrange our schedule. We’ll be

there on time.

Swallowing my words, I nodded. “Alright, George. I’ll go

always had a close

elder, and Eric Kilmer, Madeline’s

and

to take place aboard

a steady stream of elites was already making

returning to shore tomorrow morning. Later, if you need to rest, just ask a staff member for your room key Benjamin reminded me.

lively scene around us, I simply

car, and

I hesitated.

to me,” he

hand into the crook of his arm, and we walked toward the cruise

distance, Madeline waved enthusiastically at Benjamin. She quickly

her tone casual and entirely lacking the respect usually reserved

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Sat, Jan

Played Along

slightly at her forwardness but refrained from reprimanding her.

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